Donate to Studio Stories for as little as $5 through Buy Me A Coffee! Support the promotion of New Zealand music and keep the lights on at Studio Stories HQFollow us on Instagram for the latest updates: instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Stream episodes subscribe, review and more at www.studiostoriespodcast.com*Season FinaleWith "On The Sun", Wellington's The Black Seeds circa 2004 found themselves on the cusp of change. Not only were the band embracing a more funk approach with this record, but post release, would see founding members depart with their blessing for the band to continue.The album spawned several huge hits, "So True", "Fire" and "Turn It Around" and It reached number 3 on the New Zealand albums chart.The Black Seeds, of course, have gone on to huge success, and it really began with this - their 3 x Platinum second album, recorded with Lee Prebble at The Surgery Studios in Wellington.Our GuestsBarnaby WeirLee PrebbleBuy or Stream On The SunSpotifyApple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy Me A Coffee support the promotion of New Zealand music and keep the lights on at Studio Stories HQFollow us on Instagram for the latest updates: instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Stream episodes subscribe, review and more at www.studiostoriespodcast.comSpecial thanks to Carl Thompson for helping make this episode possible.The story of Villainy's debut album Mode. Set. Clear, is the story of a young band, who find the right producer, and set about becoming the band they always wanted to be. The high School band that was "Inverse Order" had to undergo a reset in order to achieve their dreams - and they did just that with Mode. Set. Clear. Mode. Set. Clear was recorded and produced predominantly in Melbourne under the watchful eye of Shihad's Tom Larkin and engineer Ben Ehrenberg.Villainy is Neill Fraser, Thomas Watts, James Dylan and Dave Johnston.Villainy's official website: villainymusic.comSome of the enormous guitar and bass tones on Mode. Set. Clear were created with New Zealand made effect pedals from Red Witch Pedals and Crowther Audio's Prunes and Custard pedal.Buy or Stream Mode. Set. ClearSpotifyApple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy Me A Coffee support the promotion of New Zealand music and keep the lights on at Studio Stories HQFollow us on Instagram for the latest updates: instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Stream episodes subscribe, review and more at www.studiostoriespodcast.comTroy Kingi's second album Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron solidified his ambitious plan to record 10 albums in 10 genres over 10 years.The album, recorded at Red Room Studios in Helensville [now rebranded as The Chapel Studio in Puhoi] was Troy at his creative best, weaving an inter-dimensional sci-fi concept into a soul-funk stew, thick with vibe and character.The band features producer Mara TK on vocals, guitar and backing vocals, Trey Liu on Drums, and J Colbert on bass along with Ed Zuccollo on keys.Our GuestsTroy KingiEd ZuccolloMatt TeMatera SmithBuy or Stream Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To ZygertronSpotifyApple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.